Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Amsterdam
Your trip kicks off in London where you'll connect with your group. From there, head to Dover to see the White Cliffs before taking the ferry across the Channel through Calais and Belgium. You'll roll into Amsterdam for an included dinner and a quick panoramic view of the city before having the evening to yourself.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Panoramic view of Amsterdam
- Dinner in Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Bar hopping
- Museum visits
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover Calais Port 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Spend the full day exploring Amsterdam on your own terms. Walk through the famous canals, check out some of the lesser-known museums, and soak in the cafe culture. Try local pancakes and frites while bar hopping and getting a feel for how locals live here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Via Hostel Amsterdam (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bar hopping
- Museum visits
- Cafe exploration
- Pancake tasting
- Frites sampling
- Day 3
Amsterdam to Berlin
After leaving Amsterdam, you'll drive toward Berlin on the autobahn. Once you arrive, there's a driving tour covering the main sights before you get free time. You've got two nights here to experience the nightlife and see what the city's all about.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Included Activities
- Driving tour of Berlin
Optional Activities
- Nightlife exploration
- Day 4
Berlin
Start with a guided walking tour focused on Berlin's 20th century history, including Hitler's bunker and the Holocaust Memorial. Later in the evening, join an alternative walking tour to find the hipster neighborhoods and side streets. You'll also pass by Checkpoint Charlie and other major landmarks throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar))
Included Activities
- Historical walking tour of 20th century Berlin with local guide
- Alternative Berlin walking tour
Landmarks Hitler's Underground Bunker (Führerbunker) Holocaust Memorial Checkpoint Charlie East Side Gallery Tiergarten Alexanderplatz Russian War Memorial Brandenburg Gate Reichstag - Day 5
Berlin to Prague
Leave Berlin and drive toward Prague with a stop in Dresden. This city shows real resilience with its rebuilt Opera House, Frauenkirche dome, and Royal Residence. After exploring there, continue on to Prague where you can check out the castles, cathedrals, and Gothic architecture as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Included Activities
- Exploration of Prague castles and cathedrals
- Learning about Bohemian Kings and gothic history
Landmarks Frauenkirche Royal Residence Zwinger Palace 
- Day 6
Prague
You have all day to wander through Prague's Gothic architecture and explore the market for antiques. The beer culture here is worth experiencing too. If you want, there's an optional evening with traditional Czech food and folklore dancers, plus sunset views. Bring a camera for the city's many spires and charming streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plus Prague (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Traditional Czech Evening with live music, traditional dancing, local dishes, wine and beer tasting
Landmarks Prague Castle District Charles Bridge Wenceslas Square Old Town Square Prague Astronomical Clock - Day 7
Prague to Vienna
Head out from Prague toward Vienna with a stop in Kutna Hora, a charming spot in Bohemia. The real draw here is the Sedlec Ossuary Chapel, which has over 40,000 human skeletons used in its decoration. After that, continue to Vienna where you can find optional dinners and nightlife experiences near the imperial palaces if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Sedlec Ossuary Chapel visit
- Habibi & Hawara dinner
- Classical night out in Vienna's imperial palaces
Landmarks Sedlec Ossuary Chapel 
- Day 8
Vienna
Your Trip Manager will guide you through Vienna's highlights including Schönbrunn Palace, the State Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. After the tour, you'll have free time to check out art galleries and local coffee houses. Try the famous Sacher Torte while you're exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JO&JOE Vienna (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace
- State Opera House viewing
- St. Stephen's Cathedral visit
Optional Activities
- Art gallery visits
- Local coffee house exploration
- Sacher Torte tasting
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace State Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 9
Vienna to Krakow
Travel to Krakow with a solemn visit to the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camp memorials. This is important history to experience and reflect on. You'll arrive in Krakow in the afternoon, known for its salt mining heritage and stories about a mythical dragon. Keep this evening relaxed since you have a full day of exploration coming up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau visit
Landmarks Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau - Day 10
Krakow
Start with an orientation tour of Krakow to learn the best beer spots and historical sites. Then explore the UNESCO World Heritage center at your own pace, wandering through the Jewish Quarter and Royal Castle. Pop into some museums and try traditional Polish Pierogi dumplings for lunch or dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Krakow
Optional Activities
- Jewish Quarter exploration
- Royal Castle visit
- Museum visits
- Traditional Polish cuisine and Pierogi tasting
Landmarks Krakow Cathedral Royal Castle - Day 11
Krakow to Budapest
Leave Krakow behind and drive through Alpine scenery and traditional villages heading toward Budapest. Stop in Banska Bystrica, a pastel-painted Slovak town surrounded by snow-capped mountains, for lunch. You'll cross into Hungary later and reach Budapest by evening. An optional river cruise and dinner are available if you want to start your Budapest experience right.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Optional Activities
- River Danube cruise with dinner
Landmarks Banska Bystrica 
- Day 12
Budapest
This day is yours to do what you want. Relax in one of Budapest's famous thermal baths and soak in the geothermal waters, or head to Margaret Island to enjoy the gardens, fountains, and ruins. After all that travel, this is a good time to slow down and recharge before the next leg.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Budapest (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Thermal baths experience
- Margaret Island exploration
Landmarks Margaret Island - Day 13
Budapest to Ljubljana
Depart Budapest and head south toward Slovenia. Stop at Lake Bled, an alpine lake where you can take a refreshing swim and get great photos. Continue on to Ljubljana, a charming European city that feels off the typical tourist trail. Spend time exploring at your own pace and enjoying the local cafe scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ljubljana Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lake Bled stop and swimming opportunity
Optional Activities
- Ljubljana orientation
- Cafe exploration
Landmarks Lake Bled - Day 14
Ljubljana to Venice
Travel to Venice and experience a private boat ride through the canals surrounded by Gothic architecture and winding lanes. The city's like a fairytale floating on water with endless spots to explore and photograph. You'll have time to get lost in the side streets and soak it all in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anda Venice Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Private Motoscafo ride in Venice
Optional Activities
- Gothic architecture exploration
- Gondola boat viewing
Landmarks Venice Canals - Day 15
Venice to Rome
Leave Venice and head to Rome, arriving this afternoon. You'll want to explore the Italian icons and ancient monuments. There's an optional pasta making class for dinner, or you can wander Rome's streets by night and find your own restaurant among the city's incredible food scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Yellow (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Pasta making class with homemade dinner
- Day 16
Rome
Spend the full day seeing Rome's highlights at your own pace. Photograph the pink azaleas by the Colosseum, throw coins in the fountains, and sit with an espresso watching Italian life happen on the pretty streets. Feel the atmosphere of this ancient capital as you explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Yellow (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Colosseum visit
- Fountain visits and coin tossing
- Street exploration and cafe culture
Landmarks Colosseum - Day 17
Rome to Florence
Leave Rome and drive to Pisa for that iconic photo with the Leaning Tower. Then continue to Florence, Tuscany's art capital and a dream for anyone who loves art and architecture. See the Duomo Cathedral, walk along the River Arno, try some Chianti wine, and settle in for a full day of exploring tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ('Re-Dama Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Leaning Tower of Pisa photo stop
Optional Activities
- River Arno exploration
- Chianti wine tasting
- Duomo Cathedral viewing
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Florence Duomo Cathedral River Arno - Day 18
Florence
Combine guided tours with food and free time to make the most of Florence. Walk through heritage-filled streets that are full of flavors, visit local markets, and sample gelato. There's an optional pizza making class if you want to learn how to make proper Florentine pizza.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ('Re-Dama Hostel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Local market exploration
- Gelato tasting
- Pizza making class
- Day 19
Florence to Swiss Alps
Say goodbye to Florence after soaking in its leather shops, antipasto, and Italian charm. Stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa one more time, then head toward the Swiss Alps. You'll arrive at a fairytale mountain village tonight with snowcapped peaks all around. Tomorrow brings exploration of cheese, chocolate, and watches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
Included Activities
- Leaning Tower of Pisa visit
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 20
Swiss Alps
Wake up to incredible mountain views from your room in this classic Alpine village. For those wanting adventure, there's optional mountain trips or paragliding. Otherwise, explore the Swiss Alps on your own and take in the beautiful alpine scenery at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Swiss mountain trip
- Paragliding experience
- Day 21
Swiss Alps to Paris
Cross out of Switzerland into Burgundy, a wine-producing region full of charming landscapes. You'll arrive in Paris this evening with an included dinner in this glittering city. After dinner, spend the evening exploring Paris on your own and soaking in the magic of it all.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner in Paris
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Paris
- Day 22
Paris
Shop for discounted perfume at Fragonard Perfumery if that interests you. Take in Notre Dame Cathedral while juggling coffee and crepes, then explore the Louvre's many rooms. For your last night, there's an optional dinner and cabaret show available to make it memorable in Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))
Included Activities
- Fragonard Perfumery shopping
Optional Activities
- Notre Dame Cathedral visit
- Louvre exploration
- Dinner and cabaret show
Landmarks Fragonard Perfumery Notre-Dame Cathedral Louvre Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées - Day 23
Paris to London
Spend your last morning soaking up Paris and reflecting on the journey with your Contiki group. Say farewell to the people you've traveled with as the trip wraps up on arrival back in London. You've covered a lot of ground across Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
